June 14, 2026

Mulberry, FL Water Quality Report 2026

By PureWaterGuys

EPA compliance testing (2012–2019) detected 41 regulated contaminants in this water system: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Ethylene dibromide (EDB) + 38 more.

Unlock the full breakdown — detected levels vs. legal limits, plus what removes each one.

Full contaminant breakdown

EPA Six-Year Review compliance monitoring, 2012–2019 — the most recent national compliance dataset EPA has published. See the sections above for more recent violation and PFAS records.

ContaminantAvg. detectedHighest sampleFederal limitAvg. vs. limit
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) 49.8 ppb 76.5 ppb 80 ppb 62%
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) 20.8 ppb 31.5 ppb 60 ppb 35%
Ethylene dibromide (EDB)EPA health goal: zero 0.01 ppb 0.01 ppb 0.05 ppb 20%
ToxapheneEPA health goal: zero 0.57 ppb 0.57 ppb 3 ppb 19%
PCBsEPA health goal: zero 0.075 ppb 0.075 ppb 0.5 ppb 15%
LeadEPA health goal: zero 2.05 ppb 3.8 ppb 15 ppb (action level) 14%
DEHP (phthalate)EPA health goal: zero 0.76 ppb 0.76 ppb 6 ppb 13%
ArsenicEPA health goal: zero 1.2 ppb 1.2 ppb 10 ppb 12%
DBCPEPA health goal: zero 0.014 ppb 0.014 ppb 0.2 ppb 7%
Fluoride 284 ppb 389 ppb 4000 ppb 7%
Benzo(a)pyreneEPA health goal: zero 0.012 ppb 0.012 ppb 0.2 ppb 6%
Cyanide 13 ppb 13 ppb 200 ppb 6%
Chromium (total) 4.1 ppb 5 ppb 100 ppb 4%
Endothall 4.3 ppb 4.3 ppb 100 ppb 4%
Copper 37.8 ppb 86 ppb 1300 ppb (action level) 3%
HeptachlorEPA health goal: zero 0.011 ppb 0.011 ppb 0.4 ppb 3%
PentachlorophenolEPA health goal: zero 0.03 ppb 0.03 ppb 1 ppb 3%
Selenium 1.5 ppb 1.9 ppb 50 ppb 3%
AlachlorEPA health goal: zero 0.033 ppb 0.033 ppb 2 ppb 2%
Atrazine 0.059 ppb 0.059 ppb 3 ppb 2%
ChlordaneEPA health goal: zero 0.044 ppb 0.044 ppb 2 ppb 2%
Dinoseb 0.16 ppb 0.16 ppb 7 ppb 2%
Diquat 0.3 ppb 0.3 ppb 20 ppb 2%
HexachlorobenzeneEPA health goal: zero 0.018 ppb 0.018 ppb 1 ppb 2%
Simazine 0.065 ppb 0.065 ppb 4 ppb 2%
Barium 11 ppb 12 ppb 2000 ppb 1%
Lindane 0.0028 ppb 0.0028 ppb 0.2 ppb 1%
Carbofuran 0.32 ppb 0.32 ppb 40 ppb 1%
Dalapon 1.04 ppb 1.8 ppb 200 ppb 1%
Glyphosate 4.2 ppb 4.2 ppb 700 ppb 1%
Heptachlor epoxideEPA health goal: zero 0.0028 ppb 0.0028 ppb 0.2 ppb 1%
Nitrate 113 ppb 230 ppb 10000 ppb 1%
p-Dichlorobenzene 0.8 ppb 0.8 ppb 75 ppb 1%
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) 0.16 ppb 0.16 ppb 50 ppb <1%
2,4-D 0.081 ppb 0.081 ppb 70 ppb <1%
DEHA (adipate) 0.36 ppb 0.36 ppb 400 ppb <1%
Endrin 0.0066 ppb 0.0066 ppb 2 ppb <1%
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.03 ppb 0.03 ppb 50 ppb <1%
Methoxychlor 0.048 ppb 0.048 ppb 40 ppb <1%
Oxamyl 0.55 ppb 0.55 ppb 200 ppb <1%
Picloram 0.094 ppb 0.094 ppb 500 ppb <1%

Also tested, no detections: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloropropane, Antimony, Benzene, Beryllium, Cadmium, Carbon tetrachloride, Chlorobenzene, Dichloromethane, Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD), Ethylbenzene, Mercury (inorganic), Nitrite, Styrene, Tetrachloroethylene (PCE), Thallium, Toluene, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Uranium, Vinyl chloride, Xylenes (total), cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, o-Dichlorobenzene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.

Reverse osmosis (drinking water)

The treatment category most often matched to dissolved contaminants like lead, arsenic, nitrate, fluoride, and radiological contaminants detected in this system.

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Whole-house carbon filtration

The treatment category most often matched to disinfection byproducts (TTHMs, haloacetic acids), chlorine taste and odor, and organic compounds detected in this system.

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Source: U.S. EPA Six-Year Review 4 compliance monitoring data (2012–2019), the most recent nationwide compliance dataset EPA has released, reported at the water-system level. A detection is not a violation. “Avg. vs. limit” compares the average of laboratory detections to the federal MCL or action level; individual faucets can differ — household plumbing affects lead and copper, and a state-certified laboratory test of your own tap is the only way to confirm levels in your home. Treatment categories are general matches, not a certification claim for a specific product and contaminant.

Water Utility: City of Mulberry,
Population Served: 3,780 residents
Data Sources: EPA SDWIS + EPA UCMR5
Report Year: 2026

Mulberry, Florida drinking water is supplied by City of Mulberry,. All US public water systems must test drinking water and report results to the EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This report summarizes health-based violations and PFAS detections recorded in federal databases to help you make informed decisions about home water filtration.

EPA Health-Based Violation History

The following contaminants exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) at this utility since 2010:

Contaminant Violation Years Filter Solution
Barium 2023-2024 Water Filters

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), updated quarterly. Health-based violations only.

Should You Filter Your Mulberry Water?

Even utilities with no EPA violations may have contaminants present below legal limits but above health guidelines. The EPA sets maximum contaminant levels based on what is feasible and affordable to treat at scale -- not necessarily what carries zero health risk. Many independent health organizations recommend filtration for households with children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals regardless of utility compliance status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulberry tap water safe to drink?

City of Mulberry, is required to meet EPA federal drinking water standards. However, meeting legal standards is not the same as being contaminant-free. Trace levels of disinfection byproducts, PFAS compounds, and other regulated contaminants are common in US municipal water systems.

Does Mulberry water have PFAS?

PFAS monitoring data for this utility may not yet be published in EPA databases. We recommend a reverse osmosis system for maximum protection regardless of local results.

What water filter works best for Mulberry?

A whole-house carbon block filter removes chlorine, chloramines, and many VOCs. For PFAS, arsenic, and nitrates, a reverse osmosis under-sink system provides the highest reduction rates. Take our free 2-minute quiz to find the right system for your home and budget.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 federal databases. PureWaterGuys.com is not affiliated with any municipal water utility. Contact your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for complete local data.

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